Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion - Let's Talk Business Series

Event description

The “Let's Talk Business Series” is a 12-part program that connects entrepreneurs with federal, state, and local small business resources. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or looking to grow your business, this series covers essential business topics, offers a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment.

Session 12 – Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort! “Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” is the final installment in a 12-part series developed specifically with the local entrepreneur in mind. The series covers a range of topics and connects participants with experts from federal, state, and local business resources.

Money is the lifeline of any business, and securing financing is a major factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t even know where to begin. This session will feature a panel of participating SBA lenders and microlenders who will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on how to apply and the requirements for a business loan.

Discover and Learn:

• Basic requirements and eligibility
• The difference between a conventional loan and an SBA-guaranteed loan
• The five C’s of credit
• Criteria used to evaluate loan proposals

For more info, contact Veronica Z. Ortega, at 956-427-8535 or veronica.ortega@sba.gov

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides programs and services on a nondiscriminatory basis. Moreover, SBA can make reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities if requested at least two weeks in advance.

The SBA's participation does not endorse any opinion, product, or service of the organizations in attendance. The SBA organizes informational workshops for business development purposes only.